Dairakyo Gorge

Dairakyo is a narrow gorge carved by the Oiragawa River through volcanic rock in the foothills of the Shirakami Mountains. A flat, well-maintained trail follows the river for about 2km through towering beech trees, passing moss-covered boulders and small cascades. Unlike the more famous Oirase Gorge, Dairakyo sees almost no visitors and offers genuine solitude in one of Japan's most pristine forest environments.